I enjoyed you video very much. I have a christmas cactus that has several reddish or reddish purpleish tips or leaves. I know you said it could be root rot, but I used regular potting soil from Miracle grow, so do I really need to dig it up and check the roots??? I know right now it's a little dry, but I'm not always sure how much water to give it. Please help, if you can. Thanks. Janet
@johnhorchler667Күн бұрын
I kept two store bought one's i wrapwd them up yesterday to see howcthe roots would do now i just need to plant them.❤
@TheUpBeetGardenerКүн бұрын
Give it a try, John. There is no such thing as failure in the garden. We can always chalk it up to experience . And in that way, all of our experiences are positive. Besides, what’s the worst thing that can happen? We toss it in the compost pile! 😂
@halinapeltonen17774 күн бұрын
Beautiful plants - great how you reach out to your viewers for their input.
@TheUpBeetGardener4 күн бұрын
Thanks, it’s an honest reaching out, too. If there’s any way I can help folks, I’m all ears (what a funny expression don’t you think?) 🤔 have a great rest of your week.
@halinapeltonen17774 күн бұрын
Awesome
@TheUpBeetGardener4 күн бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏼… do you compost?
@halinapeltonen17774 күн бұрын
Very intetesting video. It will be quite an experience to try it.
@TheUpBeetGardener4 күн бұрын
It really does work! I can email you the tip sheet if you like.
@halinapeltonen17774 күн бұрын
This compost video was/is excellent. Thank you for not rushing through the process. I had tried making a tunnel in a raised bed and covering it; have used a good size flower pot - dug a hole, added chopped up vegetables , added dried crushed leaves - watered and added soil - another method used has been the good old barrel. Are these methods still benefiting the garden?
@TheUpBeetGardener4 күн бұрын
Absolutely. When you say making a tunnel, do you mean you dug a trench?
@TheUpBeetGardener4 күн бұрын
I find digging a hole and dropping in chopped up vegetables and things, is extremely efficient and easy to do. Besides, it puts worms and microbes to work while I’m sleeping!
@halinapeltonen17774 күн бұрын
Great reminders on slowing down. Thank you.
@TheUpBeetGardener4 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Do you practice meditation in one way or another?
@halinapeltonen17774 күн бұрын
I appreciate you bringing God daily into your life.
@TheUpBeetGardener4 күн бұрын
Thank you for noticing. My thought is that finding God is the reason why we are here in the first place.
@halinapeltonen17774 күн бұрын
Thank you 😂
@KSIxCliPs4 күн бұрын
Hands in the dirt and eyes in the stars is so sweet ❤
@TheUpBeetGardener4 күн бұрын
Do you grow onions? If you do, what’s your favorite variety? I like to experiment now and again with trying different kinds of onions. 🧅
@KSIxCliPs3 күн бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener I want to get into it soon. I love cooking with onions so being able to grow them myself and cook them would be very satisfying. I recently moved to the country out in central Texas so I think I’m going to start soon
@TheUpBeetGardener3 күн бұрын
Hi @@KSIxCliPs -- Your success with onions starts with choosing the right varieties for your latitude, your area. Don't worry, it's not complicated, I promise. Here is a video I created that outlines success tips for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJSyiaSmnaqBbK8. Cheers!
@TheUpBeetGardener2 күн бұрын
Hi @@KSIxCliPs -- I wanted to make sure you got my answer I sent from my phone. You might find some helpful onion. growing tips on this video -- especially when choosing the varieties for YOUR area. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJSyiaSmnaqBbK8 Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!
@Niquew_4 күн бұрын
Hi, I loved your quick and easy tutorial. I was wondering if I am doing in home composting on a smaller scale, what are some smaller thermometers and tips for apartment composting?
@TheUpBeetGardener4 күн бұрын
So I can give you the best answer possible, what capacity are you composting? Is it in a tub, a 5 gallon bucket, is it done outdoors at all? As for thermometers, they do come in various stem lengths.
@Niquew_3 күн бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener a 5gallon bucket and it will be inside, it is fall season and not sure if I am able to put it out in the winter/fall season
@kepolanobriga57615 күн бұрын
Beautiful! What color is this called?
@TheUpBeetGardener4 күн бұрын
Some say, peach, some say, light, yellow, other people say it’s yellow. So that’s a very good question. Do you have a favorite color for Christmas cactus?
@marvybus11 күн бұрын
Ahh yes must subscribe, must learn more secrets.😮😮😮😮
@lethikimthuy822711 күн бұрын
Haha i will go to dentist more and more to take some plant ❤❤
@SullenGirl198411 күн бұрын
She is a beauty!
@TheUpBeetGardener9 күн бұрын
I wish I could mail clippings to share 😆
@TheUpBeetGardener9 күн бұрын
I wish I could mail clippings to share 😆
@susanapplegate975811 күн бұрын
Thank you! I love your idea of approaching everyday events with that fresh perspective. Makes me almost look forward to turning the compost! Well, I’ll sure try this time <3
@TheUpBeetGardener9 күн бұрын
Good point, Susan. How is your compost doing by the way? 😄
@irmasmith906612 күн бұрын
What brand is 20 cell soil blocker you use?
@TheUpBeetGardener12 күн бұрын
Hi there... my favorite brand is Ladbrooke -- sturdy and easy to use. I've had mine for over 30 years and it keeps on making mini-blocks. Love it and thank you for asking the question. Have a great rest of your week. Cheers!
@Clasicballonfan13 күн бұрын
We know the ending for the bummble bee :(
@TheUpBeetGardener12 күн бұрын
Yeah, I know. Sigh.
@realetnancy16 күн бұрын
I’m going to share this video on a gardening Facebook group. Thanks for sharing it ❤
@TheUpBeetGardener16 күн бұрын
Great, @realetnancy, that’s what I’m here for. Here is my email address if anyone has questions: [email protected]
@DaisyDebs16 күн бұрын
Excellent ! 🌿💚🙏🏻
@TheUpBeetGardener15 күн бұрын
Hi @DaisyDebs, I am so happy you found it helpful. That's my job. You might find this video helpful, too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJSyiaSmnaqBbK8
@reubenflatt878418 күн бұрын
I keep moles out of my garden by growing fritillaria on the edges of the garden. I keep ground hogs out of my garden by sprinkling urine on all edges.
@TheUpBeetGardener18 күн бұрын
Oh cool. I’d not heard of the power of fritillaria. I need to look into it. Any specific variety you recommend?
@reubenflatt878415 күн бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener I grabbed a bulb at a nursery years ago. They multiply a lot!
@TheUpBeetGardener14 күн бұрын
@@reubenflatt8784 I'll give it a try... even in Kodiak, Alaska. Thanks!
@leereaves540919 күн бұрын
What about gopher snakes
@TheUpBeetGardener18 күн бұрын
While we have no snakes in Kodiak, Alaska, I had to look them up. And yes, will add them to the list! Thanks 🙏🏼 for mentioning gopher snakes!
@BenKraal19 күн бұрын
I just saw a bumblebee that looked like it was dying. Searched how to feed them, found this and did it. And he/she flew away within a minute. 👍
@TheUpBeetGardener18 күн бұрын
You’re a good (bumblebee) Samaritan. When you see a bumblebee, not moving, most of the time she’s just resting. Often it’s because she’s too cold to fly. Her flight muscles must be 86°F before she can fly. And the spurt of energy from the sugar is often just what she needs.
@khristinabell709919 күн бұрын
Are root maggots the same as grubs?
@TheUpBeetGardener18 күн бұрын
Well, good question! From my limited knowledge, maggots are the larval stage of a flies' life cycle. Grubs are young beetles in a beetles' life cycle. The main takeaway is that maggots, grubs, etc., are simply one part of a lifecycle. The circle of life. Does that help?
@kenriley708720 күн бұрын
I follow Marion, and get emails that are very helpful. I am a 60+ years a gardener, and learn plenty from her.
@TheUpBeetGardener19 күн бұрын
@kenriley7087 - you’re a gem. What garden topic(s) are you most curious about? I take requests! Cheers and blessings from Kodiak!
@karategirl630621 күн бұрын
Awesome! What is it bluebird day?
@TheUpBeetGardener20 күн бұрын
Ah, a bluebird day is a bright sunny day... and in coastal Alaska, a sunny day is cause for celebration!
@Antarip_200222 күн бұрын
Thank you madam. It really helped.
@TheUpBeetGardener20 күн бұрын
I'm SO glad! Have a great rest of your week. Thank you for stopping by with your comment.
@user-mz1gl6wc2o23 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for such a wonderful video! I hope you have a wonderful day. ❤😊
@lesliekerr795223 күн бұрын
Wow. As you say, not something you see every day! So nice to see your lovely blue Himalayan poppies, Marion. 💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵
@TheUpBeetGardener22 күн бұрын
Always wonderful to hear from you. And you caught a glimpse of the blue poppies because they bloomed later than ever before. Cool spring and early summer. Are you doing well??? 😊
@sheldonmurphy603123 күн бұрын
Yo Ma'am! That was pretty darn cool!! I have gotten tired of seeing them, possibly needing help but not know what i could do. Thank You For The Info!! Cute Video!
@TheUpBeetGardener23 күн бұрын
Oh, I'm glad to provide a touch of inspiration towards the humble bumbles. You might enjoy Dave Goulson's KZbin channel -- www.youtube.com/@davegoulson6831 His book, A Sting In the Tale is a really good read. Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? I'd love to know. Have a terrific week!
@user-mz1gl6wc2o24 күн бұрын
Love your videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@TheUpBeetGardener23 күн бұрын
Thank you, truly. Have a one-derful rest of your week.
@user-mz1gl6wc2o23 күн бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener your very welcome! You have a great week too! 😄❤️
@Eulaalia1024 күн бұрын
Thousand thanks for being so compassionate towards your plant(s). I got really emotional with a tear or two. Plants do recognize their caretaker, they think, communicate and feel but a different way than us. Some plants can even see with their leaves! I get so uplifted when somebody is good to another being. Thank you for this emotional moment! And thank you for your precious tips for the Christmas cacti! I cherish my unreal fuchsia coloured one bc my grandmother had the same. I gave it away to a library when it grew too big but when the staff changed they threw it away(!!!) and it took many years for me to find similar, bright coloured one. Learned my lesson and I will always have a plant of my own.
@TheUpBeetGardener23 күн бұрын
I talk to my plants all the time, starting with, "Good morning!" These days, I'm working up the courage to sprinkle plant communication and appreciation into my videos and other content. What do you think? Sorry about the loss of your plant, but happy to know you'll always have a plant of your own. There's so much to love and learn from... for sure. Thanks for hitting the pause button to drop me a note. Cheers and blessings, Marion
@Fnu-ex1tc25 күн бұрын
Following the same concept. I put all my compostable materials inside a 32 gallon trash can with lid and it seemed to speed up the process. Drill holes along the side for aeration and holes at the bottom for drainage. It keeps pest and cats out of my pile and the pile remaina hot/hotter conaistently.
@TheUpBeetGardener22 күн бұрын
Do you need to aerate it more?
@fadibahoura701226 күн бұрын
😍🥀
@tinaboamah340626 күн бұрын
Just spent an hour transplanting, guess I have to go back to the garden and slightly lift them up 😅
@TheUpBeetGardener22 күн бұрын
Just a touch higher might be all you need. Watch the linked video for more helpful tips and let me know if you have questions 😊
@user-mz1gl6wc2o29 күн бұрын
Beautiful 😍 ❤
@glennhanna24429 күн бұрын
The compost I made over the past 8 months have a lot of last year's tomato and zucchini sprouting up new plants all over my garden ha. I had hoped seeds would have cooked, but they survived. I don't have a thermometer but I don't think my compost ever got real hot.
@TheUpBeetGardener29 күн бұрын
Until I started using a compost thermometer 🌡️ I was pretty much guessing and had potatoes 🥔 and nasturtium plants sprouting Not any more! 😉
@redwood9741Ай бұрын
Bear spray doesn't work on a bear that wants to kill you ..not smart.
@TheUpBeetGardener29 күн бұрын
In Kodiak, Alaska, we’ve learned to live with bears. 2/3 of Kodiak Island is a bear refuge. Around town they’re pretty much nocturnal, because they really don’t want anything to do with humans.
@fadibahoura7012Ай бұрын
Mt. Manure 😂
@bananasundaygaming8140Ай бұрын
Why does she only have 5 likes it deserves more.
@TheUpBeetGardener29 күн бұрын
Share the love and appreciation for plants 🌱 ❤️
@clairemilne5021Ай бұрын
❤😊❤😊
@TheUpBeetGardenerАй бұрын
I could watch bumblebees 🐝 for hours. 🥰
@clairemilne5021Ай бұрын
She's great ❤
@TheUpBeetGardenerАй бұрын
Oh, kids love her. They rub her nose and make a wish. ❤️
I put mine in several days ago, buried them, should i lift them or just try to dig around them?
@TheUpBeetGardenerАй бұрын
If it was just a few days ago, if it were me, I'd lift them up (gently!) and settle them back in at a higher level. Water them in, too.
@anon-xq6gxАй бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener thank you
@JimwashereАй бұрын
just beautiful…. My aunt has one that’s like twenty something feet tall and I always forget about it until it blooms.
@TheUpBeetGardenerАй бұрын
Pretty special... that's a tall one! Does it bloom fully every year?
@JimwashereАй бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener I’m not sure, we live an hour away from each other. The tree is right in her patio area close to the house. I wish I knew how to attach a photo to this comment because it is stunningly beautiful. I do have a short video of it on my channel .
@TheUpBeetGardenerАй бұрын
Oh, hey, @@Jimwashere -- reply with the link to your short video!
@@TheUpBeetGardener My videos aren’t nearly as good as yours. I don’t like to talk on camera and I have no social media besides this KZbin account so….
@missycarron1170Ай бұрын
THANK YOU ❤
@TheUpBeetGardenerАй бұрын
Oh, hey. You are most welcome. Do you have bumblebees around? Have a great rest of your week.
@PlasBachGardenАй бұрын
That does look like good compost!
@TheUpBeetGardenerАй бұрын
Thanks -- I just mixed it today with some ocean-shredded kelp and leaf mulch and placed around the garden for a summer fee. Happy gardening and thank you for your comment.
@PlasBachGardenАй бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener The plants will thank you for it!
@TheUpBeetGardenerАй бұрын
@@PlasBachGarden -- Think they're smiling? I hope so!
@PlasBachGardenАй бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener 😊❤
@blackbwayАй бұрын
I haven't been able to find blueberries in the wild. Maybe they don't grow in New York? I got a lot of wine berries and blueberries this week. Also last month I got a lot of mulberries and service berries. I still don't know what a wild blueberry plant looks like in person.
@mikegibson3388Ай бұрын
It's in the note of Bee.
@TheUpBeetGardenerАй бұрын
OMG! How fun is that! I'm so tuned to their tone while in the garden, I know exactly who's making that buzz.